as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning
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Recent Examples of tabernacle
In his hometown of Nashville, Kearney will play the Roman Theatre, a former tabernacle and home to the Grand Ol’ Opry.
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Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 30 July 2024
Please, oh please, if anyone has that tabernacle or knows of its whereabouts, notify the authorities at once and turn it in at once.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2024
The demand of the people, of the families, of the fallen, must permeate here, must be reflected from here, must become a decree engraved on the walls of this tabernacle.
—David Isaac, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
The history of the concert hall goes back to over a century ago when it was first constructed as a tabernacle for religious gatherings.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 Jan. 2024
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Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 30 July 2024
Please, oh please, if anyone has that tabernacle or knows of its whereabouts, notify the authorities at once and turn it in at once.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2024
The demand of the people, of the families, of the fallen, must permeate here, must be reflected from here, must become a decree engraved on the walls of this tabernacle.
—David Isaac, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
The history of the concert hall goes back to over a century ago when it was first constructed as a tabernacle for religious gatherings.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabernacle
Noun
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Growing up in church, his musical talent was discovered early.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kate — who is known for recycling outfits, often years apart — debuted the piece during a January 2020 visit to Bradford Town Hall before reusing the coat at the royal family's Christmas church outing in 2022.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One way the church and researchers track this global growth is by construction of new temples.—
Brittany Romanello,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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Also participating in Faith and Blue are POINT members and churches, centers, synagogues of various faiths, including Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist temples and mosques.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the capital city of Palma, don’t miss the Gothic cathedral and Royal Palace of La Almudaina next door.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to the cathedral's website, the special Mass is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday before the first Monday in October, which marks the opening of the Supreme Court's annual term.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Off the living room, the former chapel has been cleverly converted into a stylish home office and bar, complete with a 500-year-old counter and an original Willy Rizzo desk.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Getting into the chapel, though, requires a substantial time commitment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Tabernacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacle. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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